Returned US-Manufactured Trade Show Banner Stand from Japan
A retractable banner stand produced in Texas, USA, sent abroad for a marketing exhibition and returned unchanged within 3 years. Classifiable under 9801.00.10.10 as US goods temporarily exported for promotional use and reimported in original condition.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide evidence of temporary export purpose (e.g
• trade show registration, export declaration)
• Ensure no foreign labels or modifications; CBP may examine for condition changes
• Use 'Temporary Export' notation on original shipping documents to facilitate reimport clearance